"The Prime Minister's wife has passed away."

As the steward spoke, he handed over the invitation. The Second Prince took the invitation, glanced at it, and frowned deeply before handing it to the Second Prince's wife.

"Why did he suddenly pass away so abruptly?"

After reading the post with Li Youran, the Second Prince's wife said with a regretful expression.

"Although he was hateful, he was also pitiful. He only had one daughter in his life, and the prime minister also kept a mistress outside."

The Second Prince's wife shook her head and sighed.

"Some are happy, some are sad..."

"Hu Qinqin has already set a wedding date with the Fourth Prince, so it's probably not easy to change it now, is it?"

Li Youran knew that there was a saying among the common people that one could not hold a wedding or other celebratory event within three years of the death of one's parents, but this marriage was a royal marriage, and it was uncertain whether this rule would continue.

"This matter still needs to be reported to His Majesty for a final decision."

As she spoke, the Second Prince's wife gently rubbed her forehead and continued.

"There has been a precedent before. After the eldest princess returned to Jiancheng and remarried, the consort's mother had already passed away. This could be announced to the world, so the marriage was held as scheduled."

There was little discussion about Hu Qinqin's marriage; whether it would proceed as scheduled depended on the emperor's decision.

Because it was getting late and the celebration banquet was coming up that evening, Li Youran didn't have time for a midday rest. Dragging her tired body, she changed clothes again and again with the help of her maids.

"Today is different from the past. When I brought you to the palace before, even if there were beautiful clothes, I didn't dare to let you wear them, for fear that it would be too ostentatious and attract bad things."

As she spoke, the Second Prince's Consort looked at Li Youran, who was dressed in light pink, and said with a sigh.

“Nowadays, the Second Prince’s residence is not something that just anyone can mess with, and you also have your own title, so ordinary Tom, Dick, and Harry would naturally not dare to cause trouble.”

Li Youran looked at herself in the bronze mirror. She rarely wore such a pink color, and upon closer inspection, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

However, Li Youran's skin is very fair and delicate, and she looks quite good in light pink clothes.

"The emperor brought up the wedding date at the banquet, so we agreed and planned to come up with a plan later when we got back to our residence."

"Don't worry, sister, I understand."

Li Youran smiled and looked at the Second Prince's wife.

Not only must they not show displeasure, but they must also kneel and thank the Emperor for his kindness. Li Youran was naturally aware of all this.

Because she knew that in this society where human life was as cheap as grass, the emperor could take her life with a single word, and she wouldn't risk it.

"You Ran, it's been a long time."

Li Youran had just stepped off the carriage when she encountered Zhou Caidie and Jiang Qianqian.

"I heard about your return to the capital yesterday, but we received a letter from the Prime Minister's residence, and my mother and I went to visit you there."

As Zhou Caidie spoke, she glanced at Jiang Qianqian standing to the side and whispered a few words in Li Youran's ear with a gossipy look.

"What? If you don't believe me, go ask Qianqian."

Upon hearing Zhou Caidie's words, Li Youran looked surprised and incredulous.

Seeing this, Zhou Caidie winked at Jiang Qianqian and said something. Jiang Qianqian hurriedly turned her face away, pretending not to know anything.

"Qianqian, is what Caidie said true?"

Jiang Qianqian's face was as red as a ripe apple, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

Finally, under Li Youran's repeated questioning, he hastily nodded.

"You Ran, you didn't expect this, did you? From now on, you and Qian Qian will be sisters-in-law."

Zhou Caidie spoke to Li Youran and Jiang Qianqian with a gesture of respect.

"From now on, neither of you are allowed to exclude me because of this relationship."

"Butterfly, what are you saying!"

Jiang Qianqian was already feeling very embarrassed, and after hearing Zhou Caidie's words, she was so ashamed that she couldn't bear to face anyone. She stomped her foot and left without waiting for Li Youran and Zhou Caidie, walking ahead alone with the little maid beside her.

"Tell me what happened quickly."

As Li Youran spoke, she pulled Zhou Caidie along, and the two followed behind Jiang Qianqian.

At a distance that was neither too close nor too far, Zhou Caidie deliberately spoke in a voice that Jiang Qianqian could hear, and told Li Youran what had happened.

Jiang Qianqian's engagement to Feng Yun, the second son of the Protector of the Nation Kung Fu, can be traced back to Li Youran.

Jiang Qianqian was worried about Li Youran. After learning that Feng Yu was going to Liaocheng, she took the initiative to visit the Huguogong Mansion, hoping to bring Li Youran a letter.

However, they were a step too late. Feng Yu had already set off to meet Jiang Qianqian. It was Feng Yun, the second young master of the Duke of Huguo's mansion.

After meeting Jiang Qianqian, Feng Yun fell in love with her at first sight and told Madam Feng about it, which led to the engagement between the Jiang and Feng families.

"Why is Hu Qinqin here?"

Before they knew it, they arrived at their destination. Jiang Qianqian, who was walking ahead, suddenly slowed down and whispered to Li Youran and Zhou Caidie.

"Who knows? Let's hurry inside."

Zhou Caidie frowned and said, "Anyway, nothing good ever happens where Hu Qinqin is."

Li Youran was also puzzled. Given that the Prime Minister's wife had just passed away, Hu Qinqin shouldn't be in such a situation.

Moreover, even if a daughter is able to attend, she will usually find an excuse to postpone it and not attend such occasions.

Today, Hu Qinqin wore a plain dress without any decorations, but she had applied exquisite makeup, giving her a delicate and pitiful appearance.

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